https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:34:32 +0000 MyBB https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-198.html Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:32:57 +0000 John]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-198.html
Things are going to be quiet for a few weeks. Once I have completed the required studies and, hopefully, am doing well in my new position, I will pick up where I left off on the DSL project.

Plans for this year include offering a leaner and smaller ISO that still strives to be a complete and ready-to-use distribution tailored for older computers. I also plan to offer a larger ISO that will work with UEFI. I am sure there will be lots of bugs to work out as we go along.  Hopefully, enough people will be interested, and together we can squash them all!

John Andrews]]>
Things are going to be quiet for a few weeks. Once I have completed the required studies and, hopefully, am doing well in my new position, I will pick up where I left off on the DSL project.

Plans for this year include offering a leaner and smaller ISO that still strives to be a complete and ready-to-use distribution tailored for older computers. I also plan to offer a larger ISO that will work with UEFI. I am sure there will be lots of bugs to work out as we go along.  Hopefully, enough people will be interested, and together we can squash them all!

John Andrews]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-164.html Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:11:13 +0000 John]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-164.html Fixed Mouse Config and Edit Config Files errors in the Control Center
Enabled Root term window option in file manager]]> Fixed Mouse Config and Edit Config Files errors in the Control Center
Enabled Root term window option in file manager]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-133.html Tue, 09 Jul 2024 03:49:52 +0000 John]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-133.html

• Replaced gksu with a YAD sudo script
  
• Added DarkHTTPd (a lightweight web server)
  
• Added French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese support to Sylpheed
  
• Fixed several small bugs and formatting issues
  
• Restored Galternatives and Archive-extract programs
  
• Added a subroutine to bypass menu rebuilding at startup if the language is set to en_* (for faster boot time)
  
• Set up Firefox-esr so that it works using the Fluxbox & JWM window framing by default
  
• Modified "lowram" subroutines to work properly after HD install
  

I am having surgery tomorrow, so I may be less available for the next week or so.]]>

• Replaced gksu with a YAD sudo script
  
• Added DarkHTTPd (a lightweight web server)
  
• Added French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese support to Sylpheed
  
• Fixed several small bugs and formatting issues
  
• Restored Galternatives and Archive-extract programs
  
• Added a subroutine to bypass menu rebuilding at startup if the language is set to en_* (for faster boot time)
  
• Set up Firefox-esr so that it works using the Fluxbox & JWM window framing by default
  
• Modified "lowram" subroutines to work properly after HD install
  

I am having surgery tomorrow, so I may be less available for the next week or so.]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-122.html Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:58:40 +0000 John]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-122.html
The results are impressive: the "low ram" option boots to the desktop 30% faster and uses 20% less RAM with icons and Conky running. The "lower ram" option boots 42% faster and uses 36% less RAM with no icons and no Conky.

Additionally, I fixed the repository issue and an annoying resizing bug in XMMS.

Updated packages:

antix-archive-keyring
cli-shell-utils
firefox-esr
fonts-opensymbol
less
libc-bin
libc-l10n
libc6
libdav1d6
libelogind-compat
libelogind0
libglib2.0-0
libgs-common
libgs10
libgs10-common
locales
packageinstaller-pkglist-libre
repo-list
smxi-inxi-antix

I am still looking for laptop refurbishers to partner with.]]>
The results are impressive: the "low ram" option boots to the desktop 30% faster and uses 20% less RAM with icons and Conky running. The "lower ram" option boots 42% faster and uses 36% less RAM with no icons and no Conky.

Additionally, I fixed the repository issue and an annoying resizing bug in XMMS.

Updated packages:

antix-archive-keyring
cli-shell-utils
firefox-esr
fonts-opensymbol
less
libc-bin
libc-l10n
libc6
libdav1d6
libelogind-compat
libelogind0
libglib2.0-0
libgs-common
libgs10
libgs10-common
locales
packageinstaller-pkglist-libre
repo-list
smxi-inxi-antix

I am still looking for laptop refurbishers to partner with.]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-105.html Wed, 22 May 2024 04:10:24 +0000 John]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-105.html
Compiled and updated Dillo to the much improved 3.1.0 (from 3.0.5)(!).

Compiled and added the Gemini Dillo plugin (check bookmarks to test it out)

Unified theme between user and root for a more consistent look in administrative programs.

Cleaned up the interface by adding some missing icons

Removed icons from both Fluxbox and JWM menus to reduce overhead and the visual footprint

Added German, French, Spanish Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese language support

https://damnsmalllinux.org/2024-download.html

BTW, I am looking to partner up with folks who sell used and refurbished laptops.]]>
Compiled and updated Dillo to the much improved 3.1.0 (from 3.0.5)(!).

Compiled and added the Gemini Dillo plugin (check bookmarks to test it out)

Unified theme between user and root for a more consistent look in administrative programs.

Cleaned up the interface by adding some missing icons

Removed icons from both Fluxbox and JWM menus to reduce overhead and the visual footprint

Added German, French, Spanish Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese language support

https://damnsmalllinux.org/2024-download.html

BTW, I am looking to partner up with folks who sell used and refurbished laptops.]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-92.html Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:18:12 +0000 John]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-92.html

Added a significantly improved Bash USB installer that supports data persistence and conserves space on the USB drive (no more DD method!).

Included xserver-xorg-video-intel to support native resolution on some EEE PCs and other machines.

Created a custom JWM theme color that matches the default in Fluxbox.

Fixed a terminal launch bug in zzzFM.

Implemented a text mode option at boot to correct a known bug inherited from runit/antiX.

Enhanced the Slimski login with dialog to improve user-friendliness.

User feedback is highly valued!]]>

Added a significantly improved Bash USB installer that supports data persistence and conserves space on the USB drive (no more DD method!).

Included xserver-xorg-video-intel to support native resolution on some EEE PCs and other machines.

Created a custom JWM theme color that matches the default in Fluxbox.

Fixed a terminal launch bug in zzzFM.

Implemented a text mode option at boot to correct a known bug inherited from runit/antiX.

Enhanced the Slimski login with dialog to improve user-friendliness.

User feedback is highly valued!]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-83.html Sun, 24 Mar 2024 05:42:02 +0000 John]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-83.html
https://damnsmalllinux.org/2024-download.html]]>
https://damnsmalllinux.org/2024-download.html]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-72.html Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:55:32 +0000 John]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-72.html Alpha 2, I have made the following adjustments:

• Added "Set Date and Time" widget to Control Center.
  
• Incorporated DSL's Live USB making script into Control Center.
  
• Added IP into Conky.
  
• Incorporated DSL-specific scripts into the automatic menuing system and integrated the system menu into the default menu in JWM and Fluxbox.
  
• Added the firmware-misc-nonfree package—this should significantly enhance DSL's hardware support.
  
• Updated the included FAQs with useful information.
  
• Made available a low-compression build that should perform better in virtual machines.
  

https://damnsmalllinux.org/2024-download.html]]> Alpha 2, I have made the following adjustments:

• Added "Set Date and Time" widget to Control Center.
  
• Incorporated DSL's Live USB making script into Control Center.
  
• Added IP into Conky.
  
• Incorporated DSL-specific scripts into the automatic menuing system and integrated the system menu into the default menu in JWM and Fluxbox.
  
• Added the firmware-misc-nonfree package—this should significantly enhance DSL's hardware support.
  
• Updated the included FAQs with useful information.
  
• Made available a low-compression build that should perform better in virtual machines.
  

https://damnsmalllinux.org/2024-download.html]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-57.html Wed, 21 Feb 2024 04:25:01 +0000 John]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-57.html
Added syslinux-utils package to the iso.  Now DSL includes the isohybrid utility needed to install DSL onto a bootable USB drive.

Added a script to make a bootable USB drive either from the image on a liveCD or use the latest ISO from the DSL website.
(I would appreciate some feedback on this one.)

Modifies Conky so that it displays properly with 800x600 resolution.

Added the Network-Assistant utility which has been helpful on some computers with network driver issues.

Fixed the "brawer" typo that made it into some of the reviews.

Moved the "DSL File Restore" script to a more prominent place on the menu.

Miscellaneous small changes to reduce the iso size.

https://damnsmalllinux.org/2024-download.html]]>
Added syslinux-utils package to the iso.  Now DSL includes the isohybrid utility needed to install DSL onto a bootable USB drive.

Added a script to make a bootable USB drive either from the image on a liveCD or use the latest ISO from the DSL website.
(I would appreciate some feedback on this one.)

Modifies Conky so that it displays properly with 800x600 resolution.

Added the Network-Assistant utility which has been helpful on some computers with network driver issues.

Fixed the "brawer" typo that made it into some of the reviews.

Moved the "DSL File Restore" script to a more prominent place on the menu.

Miscellaneous small changes to reduce the iso size.

https://damnsmalllinux.org/2024-download.html]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-10.html Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:01:52 +0000 John]]> https://damnsmalllinux.org/forums/thread-10.html